Statewide relief from Detroit suburbs to Grand Rapids, Traverse City, and the UP.
FlexVet Staffing connects veterinarians with clinics offering part-time relief work, allowing you to increase your income while searching for your ideal veterinary position in Michigan. Build valuable experience at various clinics before committing to a permanent role.
FlexVet rates are typically higher than the local average. You set your rate, we match you with clinics willing to pay it.
General Practice
$55–$95
Per hour for GP relief shifts
Specialty / ER
$105–$145
Per hour for specialty/ER shifts
Payment Speed
2 Days
Direct deposit after your shift
From signup to your first shift in under a week
Fill out a quick form. We'll ask about your availability, preferred shift types, and where you're licensed.
Our team finds clinics that fit your preferences and schedule. No algorithms, no bidding. A real person matching you.
Show up, do what you do best, and take care of animals. We handle the logistics and paperwork.
Direct deposit within 2 business days. No chasing invoices, no net-30 waiting.
Detroit suburbs are your bread-and-butter. Grand Rapids is growing fast. Traverse City and northern Lower Peninsula are seasonal (summer/fall demand). The UP is genuinely underserved and often pays premium rates.
MSU Vet School — Lansing/East Lansing puts you near Michigan State for CE and networking.
Northern MI Premium — Traverse City, Petoskey, and the UP are underserved and pay premium rates.
Great Lakes Lifestyle — Lake access, state parks, and four-season outdoor recreation.
I split time between Detroit suburbs and Northern Michigan. The north pays a premium and summers near Traverse City are worth it.
Fill out the form and our team will reach out within 24 hours to get you set up. No obligations, no pressure. Just a conversation about what you're looking for.
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State Licensing
Michigan requires NAVLE passage. Apply through MI Bureau of Professional Licensing. Endorsement available for DVMs with 5+ years in another state. CE: 45 hours triennially. For a full directory of state veterinary regulatory boards, visit avma.org/education/ecfvg/state-veterinary-regulatory-boards.
Everything you need to know before your first shift in Michigan.
GP shifts range $55-$95/hr by region. Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids at the high end. Northern MI sometimes above-market due to scarcity.
Northern MI is underserved. Clinics in Traverse City and the UP recruit relief vets actively, sometimes offering housing. Summer is busiest.
A relief veterinarian — sometimes called a locum vet — is a licensed DVM who works short-term shifts at veterinary clinics on a flexible, contract-free basis rather than as a permanent employee.
Relief vet pay typically ranges from $150 to $250 per hour depending on location, specialty, and shift length. FlexVet DVMs set their own rates and receive direct deposit within 48 hours of each completed shift.
No, there are no long-term contracts or minimum shift requirements. You can work as much or as little as you choose.
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